With The Conjuring: Last Rites leading the global box office, its debut has surpassed Marvel’s Thunderbolts*. The horror sequel opened with a franchise-best launch, while Thunderbolts* delivered a solid but smaller start. The outcome highlights how the Conjuring series outperformed Marvel’s release in its opening weekend.
The Conjuring: Last Rites box office blasts opening predictions
The Conjuring: Last Rites opened with $187 million worldwide, including $83 million domestically and $104 million from 66 international markets. (via Box Office Mojo)
The film scored the biggest overseas horror debut, surpassing It Chapter 2, and ranked as the second-largest global horror opening. Directed by Michael Chaves, it posted the Conjuring Universe’s strongest start across Germany, Italy, and 39 other markets.
Led by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, it posted the top horror debut ever in 17 markets such as Spain, Brazil, Colombia, and Poland. In India, it marked Warner Bros.’ biggest opening weekend. On IMAX screens, The Conjuring: Last Rites grossed $14.3 million worldwide, including $4.9 million from international markets. It marked the franchise’s biggest opening and the second-highest horror debut after Alien: Romulus. (via Deadline)
Domestic opening weekends for all Conjuring Universe films highlight Last Rites as the new record-holder:
- The Conjuring (2013) – $41.8 million
- Annabelle (2014) – $37.1 million
- The Conjuring 2 (2016) – $40.4 million
- Annabelle: Creation (2017) – $35 million
- The Nun (2018) – $53.8 million
- The Curse of La Llorona (2019) – $26.3 million
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019) – $20.2 million
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) – $24.1 million
- The Nun II (2023) – $32.6 million
- The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) – $83 million
In Europe, The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered the franchise’s strongest start, ranking as the region’s third-biggest horror debut. Latin America set a new record as the top horror opener and the third-largest Warner Bros. launch, after Barbie and Batman v Superman. In Asia, it marked the series’ best showing, taking 83% market share in Indonesia and 91% in the Philippines.
Top international debuts included Mexico ($13.3M), the U.K. ($8.8M), and Brazil ($7.7M).
The film’s $83M domestic launch outperformed Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, which opened lower at $74.3M domestically. Warner Bros. leads the 2025 box office with over $3.7B worldwide, supported heavily by Last Rites, which marked a milestone for the horror genre.
